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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.67, 789.14 and 320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.67, 789.14 and 320.62 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.67 : 789.14 = 320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.67/789.14 = 320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.67x = 789.14 × 320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.67x = 253,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,010.49/526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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